For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,920 students in Culver City, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,868 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Culver City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA are El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culver City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Culver City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Culver City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Marino Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11450 Port Rd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4241
Grades: K-5
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Farragut Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4323
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Braddock Drive Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4711 Inglewood Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6707
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Playa Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12221 Juniette St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 827-3560
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Linwood E. Howe Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Irving Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4338
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Culver City Unified School District Iacademy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 Elenda St. Cp Annex
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Culver City High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,085 students
Rank: #99.
Culver City Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,544 students
Rank: #1010.
La Ballona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10915 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 842-4334
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1111.
Stoner Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11735 Braddock Dr.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-3396
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1212.
Culver Park High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Elenda St.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-8886
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1313.
Learning By Design Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7019 South Van Ness Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Culver City, CA 90230
(323) 903-5712
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Culver City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Culver City Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3939 Van Buren Pl.
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 390-8886
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 390-8886
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Culver City Independent Study (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5303 Berryman Ave
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-0336
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 390-0336
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Culver City, CA include El Marino Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School and Braddock Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Culver City?
13 public schools are located in Culver City.
What percentage of students in Culver City go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Culver City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Culver City?
Culver City public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Culver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Culver City include: El Marino Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School, El Rincon Elementary School vs. Farragut Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School vs. El Marino Elementary School
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